Peter Zuspan, 30 Masterminded artists' residence in the Nevada desert, among other envelope-pushing structures, as a principal of architecture firm Bureau V. His twist: "It's a hint of camouflage—in silk."

Michelle Lu, 23 Conceptualizes key campaigns for clients such as David Yurman and Hudson Jeans as art director at Lipman ad agency in Manhattan. Her twist: "Tucked into a blazer, this adds instant whimsy to a tailored look."

Krystal Simpson, 27 Sashays around town in great outfits for her fashion blog, whatisrealityanyway.com. Her twist: "I gave my look a dandy finish by tying this around my neck like an ascot."

Guillaume Boulez, 26 Freelance-styles fashion shoots and consults; cut his teeth at ThreeASFOUR and Zac Posen. His twist: "I wear scarves daily, but this one makes me feel special. I wanted it to complement my outfit but not blend in."

Scarlett Boulting, 25 De-borings infant clothes with her line Opus—onesies have been known to feature appliqué bows. Her twist: "More is more. Wearing two contrasting scarves together adds humor to a seriously haute outfit."